Enrollment
321
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lincoln, IL
Lincoln Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172298002539
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Jr High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 321
- students enrolled
Lincoln Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Jr High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Lincoln, IL.
School address
District: Lincoln Esd 27 · Illinois
NCES ID 172298002539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Jr High School
Lincoln Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in Lincoln, Illinois, enrolling 321 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 321 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 98 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 321 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Lincoln Esd 27 also operates Northwest Elem School (271 students) and Washington-Monroe Elem School (224 students) alongside Lincoln Jr High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln Jr High School compares
Lincoln Jr High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Illinois - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,922
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Two or More 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Lincoln Jr High School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Esd 27, which includes Lincoln Jr High School.
$16,922
Per student
-1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 52.8%
Federal 14.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lincoln Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington-Monroe Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~321 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Jr High School
How many students attend Lincoln Jr High School?
Lincoln Jr High School has 321 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lincoln, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Jr High School is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Jr High School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Lincoln, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Jr High School?
Lincoln Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Jr High School rank among public schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Jr High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Lincoln, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lincoln on the city page.
Is Lincoln Jr High School a good school?
Lincoln Jr High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lincoln Esd 27?
Besides Lincoln Jr High School, Lincoln Esd 27 also operates Northwest Elem School (271 students), Washington-Monroe Elem School (224 students), and Central Elem School (183 students). See the Lincoln Esd 27 district page for the complete list.
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